Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Tarangire and Lake Manyara Safari from Arusha

2 Days Round trip from Babati Rural Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience close-up encounters with large elephant herds in Tarangire National Park
  • 02 Explore game drives among iconic baobab trees and along the Tarangire River
  • 03 Discover Lake Manyara's diverse habitats, including groundwater forest, floodplains, and lakeshore
  • 04 Spot tree-climbing lions, flamingos, pelicans, and other rich birdlife

Embark on a 2-day private safari through Tanzania's wildlife highlights, visiting Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park. Witness Tarangire's elephant herds, lions, giraffes, and zebras while exploring savannahs and iconic baobab trees. Experience Lake Manyara's groundwater forest, open plains, and lakeshore, home to flamingos, pelicans, and tree-climbing lions. Enjoy scenic picnic lunches, guided game drives, and abundant wildlife encounters on this rewarding and compact Tanzanian wildlife adventure from Arusha.

Witness Tarangire's elephant herds, lions, giraffes, and zebras while exploring savannahs and iconic baobab trees.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Babati, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • Morning - Departure and game drive
  • Pickup from your hotel in Arusha and drive toward Tarangire National Park.
  • Enter the park and explore expansive savannah landscapes dotted with towering baobab trees and seasonal swamps that attract abundant wildlife.
  • Spot large elephant herds, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and various antelope species.
  • Observe over 500 bird species, making this a rewarding experience for birdwatching enthusiasts.
  • Afternoon - Picnic and continued game drive
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park.
  • Continue afternoon game drives across different areas of the park.
  • Evening - Transfer to lodge
  • Exit the park and drive to your lodge or tented camp in the Manyara area.

Dinner and overnight at Fig Tree Lodge & Tented Camp.

2
Day 02

Lake Manyara Safari and Return to Arusha

  • Morning - Forest and plains game drive
  • After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, located beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
  • Explore the lush groundwater forest, spotting elephants, blue monkeys, and baboons.
  • Continue through grassy floodplains and along the lakeshore, observing flamingos, pelicans, storks, and other water birds.
  • Afternoon - Picnic and final game drive
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park.
  • With luck, spot the park's famous tree-climbing lions resting in acacia trees.
  • Exit the park and return to Arusha in the early evening.
Tarangire National Park, baobab trees, Lake Manyara National Park, Great Rift Valley escarpment

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, baobab trees, Lake Manyara National Park, Great Rift Valley escarpment

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Babati Rural 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All park fees
  • Accommodation
  • Professional guide
  • Soft drinks in the vehicle
  • Meals
  • V.A.T.

What's Not Included

  • Tips
  • All personal purchases

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha Region, Tanzania
Tour start
Babati Rural, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Babati Rural.

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